Join us for an engaging talk, good eats and fine brew at the next Ottawa Pub Night. We will host a Student Spotlight at which five current graduate students will compete for the best presentation on
their research topic. Socializing, food and drink orders begin at 5:00 pm, the talks begins at 6:00 pm.

Please note that our original speaker, Dr. Melanie Raby will be rescheduling her talk “Assessing the toxicity of neonicotinoid insecticides to aquatic invertebrates… and some lessons learned along the way”. Keep an eye on your inbox for more details in Fall 2019.

Join us for an engaging talk, delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and fine brew at our next GTA Pub Night on Tuesday April 2, 2019.

Title: Fate and effects of metal inputs into the environment via industrial activity

Join us for an engaging talk, good eats and fine brew at the last Ottawa Pub Night until September. Dr. Carole Yauk will discuss her research on the development of genomic approaches for chemical risk assessment and improving regulatory assessment of heritable effects. Socializing, food and drink orders begin at 5:00 pm, the talk begins at 6:00 pm.

This course will provide a detailed description of the Adverse Outcome Pathway (AOP) framework, and guidance on best practices for contributing to the AOP knowledge base. It is intended primarily for researchers and risk assessors from academia, government, public, and private sectors who have an interest in contributing to the AOP knowledge base, or who are generating data that can be used to develop AOPs. This course will also be beneficial to those wanting to apply AOPs in risk assessment and research scenarios. Information from the lecture components will be reinforced with practical examples and in-class exercises.

Course Schedule:1) History and Overview of AOPs2) AOPs 101: Detailed description of AOP components3) Best Practices for AOP Development4) Let’s make an AOP! Practical AOP development exercises5) Overview of AOP applications

I received my doctorate in biology with specialization in chemical and environmental toxicology from the University of Ottawa. Afterwards, I held a post-doctoral fellowship in the Genetic Toxicology Laboratory of Health Canada’s Environmental Health Centre. Currently, I manage Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Molecular Ecotoxicology Laboratory located at the National Wildlife Research Centre on Carleton University campus.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations can be booked online at https://book.passkey.com/e/49890858 or by calling 1-855-677-3033 (request the Laurentian Chapter SETAC block or quote booking code 775952). Book early! The block of rooms will be held until April 22, 2019.

University of Ottawa Residences (https://www.accommodation.uottawa.ca/)Every May through August, the University of Ottawa opens its residences to groups and individuals, allowing them to enjoy convenient and affordable accommodations throughout the summer months. We deliver a unique, university-based experience in room types of 2-bedroom suites or rooms.

$130/night per room *Rate remains the same for single, double, triple or quadruple occupancy.**Rate does not include applicable taxes.***Rate excludes breakfast

Best Presentation Awards: Available to Student Members in good standing. Confirm during registration process that you want to be considered.

Maria Colavecchia-Pfuetzner Memorial Travel Award: Provided to the best overall Student presentation (+ $200 USD top up from SETAC NA) to attend the SETAC NA Meeting. As per SETAC NA rules, award may not be used at a later date.

Formerly known as the Aquatic Toxicity Workshop (ATW), CEW is Canada’s predominant annual meeting in the field of ecological toxicology and related disciplines. It provides the opportunity to share information on current and emerging topics of regional, national and international importance related to contaminants in ecosystems, both aquatic and terrestrial. Participants include students, academics, government scientists and regulators, environmental consultants and industry representatives.

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